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Vanesa Dineva

Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Passionate Physics student with experience tutoring learners from secondary school through university level. Skilled at explaining complex concepts, fostering critical thinking, and helping students apply their existing knowledge to problem-solving. Developed resilience and adaptability through navigating multiple languages and living abroad, alongside leadership, volunteering, and academic achievements, including an Advanced Higher Physics subject prize award.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Physics and Maths Tutor

Self Employed (via SuperProf and Recommendations)
Aberdeen
02.2025 - Current
  • Deliver one-to-one tutoring in Physics and Mathematics (National 5, Higher, and University level).
  • Supported students in achieving top results, with clients improving from borderline failing prelims to A grades in their final SQA exams.
  • Tutored a 2nd-year university student for a Physics resit, providing targeted support in a short time frame.
  • Create tailored lesson plans encouraging active engagement, critical thinking, and long-term understanding.
  • Foster an open and supportive environment where students feel confident asking questions.

STEM Leadership Programme Participant

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Selected for a structured leadership programme focused on science communication and teaching.
  • Gained experience delivering science education in line with formal programme frameworks.
  • Worked with delivering fun science lessons and experiments to Primary 7 children.

Volunteer

Shelter Charity Shop
Aberdeen
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with till work, handling customer service and transactions.
  • Supported backroom organisation, sorting donations and preparing stock for display.


Science Club Leader

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led interactive science sessions and interesting experiments for S1 pupils, making content engaging while ensuring understanding of core ideas.
  • Developed skills in presenting, simplifying, and balancing fun with academic accuracy.
  • Practiced communication skills and teaching skills of complex ideas, on a range of different levels to ensure understanding.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2023 -

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

Skills

  • Tutoring & Teaching: I have experience in one-to-one Physics and Maths tutoring, creating structured lessons that adapt to different learning styles
  • Academic Knowledge: I am dedicated to understanding the underlying mechanics of concepts, striving to grasp the ‘why’ and ‘how’ rather than relying on memorisation
  • Communication: Clear and approachable in explaining complex concepts to students of varying abilities; also developed through volunteer roles and leadership positions
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Led Science Club sessions, participated in Young STEM Leader programme, and guided students to improve both understanding and confidence
  • Resilience & Problem-Solving: Developed through tutoring challenges, STEM leadership activities, Duke of Edinburgh expedition, and balancing multiple commitments
  • Organisation & Time Management: Effectively manages lesson planning, student schedules, and extracurricular responsibilities
  • Teamwork & Collaboration: Experience working with peers, volunteers, and clients in both academic and charity settings
  • Student Support: Builds a supportive learning environment, encouraging questions, engagement, and critical thinking

Timeline

Physics and Maths Tutor

Self Employed (via SuperProf and Recommendations)
02.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Aberdeen
09.2023 -

STEM Leadership Programme Participant

Aberdeen Grammar School
10.2021 - 04.2023

Science Club Leader

Aberdeen Grammar School
10.2021 - 05.2022

Volunteer

Shelter Charity Shop
11.2019 - 12.2022

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Aberdeen Grammar School

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